A young adolescent experiences infrequent migraine episodes.What pharmacologic intervention is most likely to be prescribed?

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Sumatriptan is a serotonin agonist at specific vascular serotonin receptor sites and causes vasoconstriction in large intracranial arteries.Opioids are used infrequently because they rarely work on the mechanism of pain.Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine that acts as an anxiolytic and sedative.It is not indicated for treatment of migraine episodes.Ergotamine,an a-adrenergic blocker,is used for adult vascular headaches,but it is not used in adolescents because of the side effects.

A Young Adolescent Experiences Infrequent Migraine Episodes